Tuition & Related Expenses

Hawai'i Pacific University has been recognized by a number of leading publications for the value it offers undergraduate and graduate students. HPU provides a high caliber education at a tuition rate well below the national average.

According to PayScale's 2014 College Return on Investment (ROI) Report, Hawai‘i Pacific University is ranked best in Hawai‘i for return on investment. HPU graduates are reported to have a 20-year return on investment of $250,500, which is more than $65,000 above its closest in-state peer. The report also indicated that an average graduate from HPU earns $44,700 as a typical starting salary, the highest in the state of Hawaii. For more information, click here.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT EXPENSES

For the 2014-2015 academic year, full-time student expenses for most programs are:

Regular Tuition

$20,930

Room & Board*

$13,330

Other Expenses**:

Books

$1,200

Loan Fees

$134

Personal Expenses

$1,504

Transportation

$540

Student Activity Fee

$100

Technology Fee

$100

Total

$37,838

Other Program Tuition:

Nursing Program (Level 1 & above)

$26,870

*Room and Board expense includes on-campus double occupancy and a 14 meal/week plan. Additional Room and Board options are available (see table below). A housing deposit of $500/year is not included.
**Books, loan fees, personal expenses and transportation are estimated.

"Hawai'i Pacific University is a not-for-profit international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai'i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society."